Practice Areas

Child Custody, Visitation & Support

New York Child Custody Attorney ● Visitation ● Child Support

At the Law Office of Sarah E. Rakov, P.C., I work to make the process of determining child custody and visitation as smooth as possible. Contact me, Kingston, New York, child support lawyer, Sarah Rakov, for a free initial phone consultation. I assist clients with the following issues:

  • Child custody and visitation
  • Child support
  • Paternity
  • Modification of custody
  • Modification of child support

Custody and Visitation

Unless there is a good reason not to, such as domestic violence, the court will usually grant joint legal custody. This gives equal decision making powers regarding schooling, religion, and other issues to both parents. Primary physical custody will usually be granted to one parent with the other parent having expanded visitation time. It is essential for you to understand that although you may be getting a divorce, each parent should spend enough time with your child and play an important role in your child's life. As an experienced child custody lawyer, I assist clients with creating a workable visitation schedule.

Child Support

Child support payments will differ from family to family depending on gross income, the number of children, and other factors. Child support is typically determined by the New York child support guidelines. Expenses such as day care expenses, health insurance costs, and uninsured medical expenses may be added to child support. As an experienced Ulster and Dutchess County, New York child support lawyer, I can explain how the New York child support guidelines apply to your situation.

Contact Me

If you are involved in a child custody dispute, contact me, New York child custody attorney, Sarah Rakov for a free initial phone consultation. Evening appointments are available.

Sarah E. Rakov, P.C.
Effective Communication - Personal Representation

Law Offices of Sarah E. Rakov
12 John Street Kingston, NY 12401-3810
T: 845-339-3492 F: 845-339-3493
The Law Office of Sarah E. Rakov, P.C., located in Kingston, New York, serves clients in Ulster County and Dutchess County, including Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, Saugerties, and Woodstock, NY.

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